Christ in the Chaos: How to Celebrate When You’re Busy (or Burned Out)
Amid the whirlwind of activities, let's remember that Christmas is about God becoming Man to save us, that we may have eternal life with Him.
Embracing Motherhood in a Career-Driven Culture
While full-time motherhood is not superior to pursuing a career, this post offers inspiration to those who feel drawn to stay at home with their children.
Beacon of Compassion: The Selfless Journey of Saint Damien Among the Outcast
On his feast day, let us look to the example of Saint Damien of Molokai, who demonstrated sacrificial love in a profound way. How can we show love and empathy toward others today?
Our Lady of Guadalupe and How She Adopted Our Family
December 12th is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe and it is a very special day in our home. This feast day is significant to many throughout the...
Single Ladies, Put Your Hands Up // Keeping Standards High While Dating
Recently I spoke with a young woman leaving for her freshman year of college. The subject of dating came up. I asked her what she was looking for in a...
REMAIN Series // Lost for Words
I was having a particularly rough month and was feeling lost. I had recently shared about my broken family history (something I hadn’t done in a long time). Revisiting all...
Best Books for Discerning Marriage
Ever since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to be married. I was always "falling in love" with boys and looking forward to being a mother. However,...
How Conflict in Marriage Can Lead to Greater Intimacy with Jesus
One of the things I have observed about my parents’ marriage and eventual divorce is the fact that they rarely argued in front of my sister and me. I used...
They That Hope: The 2022 Prayer Pledge // Day 15
Several years ago, I learned about a young boy who learned he was dying from a brain tumor at the age of 12. He was an ordinary kid who loved sports and spending time with his family, but he had an extraordinary amount of faith and hope in God’s love and in Heaven.
They That Hope: The 2022 Prayer Pledge // Day 14
One of the things I loved most about working as a nurse in a crisis pregnancy clinic was the opportunities to present hope to our patients.
They That Hope: The 2022 Prayer Pledge // Day 13
In 2020, while I was pregnant with our youngest child and during the peak of COVID, God asked our family to leave everything behind in California and move to Texas. California had been the only place I had ever lived. It was the only home I knew—where I felt security and comfort.
They That Hope: The 2022 Prayer Pledge // Day 12
Before my conversion, I was quick to view life through a pessimistic lens and jump to the worst conclusions. I had been repeatedly disappointed by my broken family and throughout past relationships until I became an angry person.
